Litein Boys’ High School in Kericho County has once again been shut down, just hours after it reopened on Tuesday morning.

The closure comes amid renewed tensions as students reportedly expressed dissatisfaction upon learning that the school principal had not been transferred. The unrest follows an earlier protest on September 21, during which learners demanded leadership changes and damaged sections of the institution’s infrastructure.

Parents who accompanied their children back to school voiced disappointment over the destruction of property, with classrooms, dormitories, and other facilities reported to have been affected. However, a sharp disagreement arose between parents and the school’s board of management regarding the extent of the damage and the amount of money needed for repairs.

While the board insisted that substantial funds would be required to restore the damaged facilities, some parents argued that the figures presented were exaggerated and called for a transparent assessment.

The standoff has now left the school’s academic calendar in limbo, with students sent home once again as authorities work to address both disciplinary concerns and the demands from parents.

Education officials in Kericho County are expected to intervene in order to chart a way forward, amid fears that prolonged closure could negatively impact candidates preparing for national examinations.